The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-25

Forsyth street, and assembled the steps between
the open ranks of Governor Gordon's staff.
President Cleveland and wife were escorted
into the central room where they were greeted
by Mrs. Governor Gordon. President Cleve-
land and Mrs. Cleveland took position in tho
northeast corner of the room. Governor Cor
don first introduced Governor Richardson, of
South Carolina; next eX-Governor ii. ID.
Mcdaniel, then Governor Perry, of Florida.
The governors supurb staff next filed by and
were introduced. Then came
the senate, headed by Hon.
John S. Davidson, president. Hon. William
A. Harris, the portly secretary was the next
happy, man followed by the commanding form
of Senator DeJamotte, and when the senators
all passed i'll review, Hon. w. A. Little,
speaker of the house, was introduced. Whom
Mr.. Gardner was presented in his happiest
vein, he said: "Im truly glad to shake the
hand OF % democratic president and more so
that of Mr.. Cleveland" The Mcpherson gave
him an impetus forward but he got in his re-
marks all the same. After all the members had
been presented, the governors staff closed upthe
rear. The president and wife descended the
steps and entered their carriage. AS they did
so the wcll1in rang with the shout of eXulting
thousands. Among the ladies present at the
reception in tho governors office We're: Mrs.
Governor Gordon, Mrs. Governor Richardson,
Mrs. Governor Perry, Mrs. II. w. Grady, Mrs.
G. A. Collier, Mrs. w G. Benet, Mrs. John NJ.
Kell, Miss Perry of Florida Miss English,
Miss Youman of South Carolina.
AS the carriages bearing the distinguished
visitors drew up at the steps leading to the
stand, tho applause which seemed TO burst
from all parts of the stand was overwhelming.
How everybody cheercd and yelled! And how
happy everybody seemed
1t was an occasion to be long remembered.
As the president, leaning upon the arm of
Mr.. Don Balm walked to the front of the
stand, the crowd 'stood ON its hind legs" and
literally yelled itself hoarse. This cheering
was increased, if possible, upon Mrs. Cleve-
land's appearance.
The president took n seat ut the front of tho
stand with Mrs. Cleveland at his right. The
other members of the party took seats assigned
to them, and as soon as tho applause had suf-
fcieutly subsidized, Mr.. Collier stepped to the
front and announced that the exercises would
be opened with prayer by Rev. DR.. Barnett
MIR. GRADY's INTRODUCTION.
Then Mr.. Collier introduced Mr.. Grady.
Mr.. Grady said:
Mr.. President, ladies and My Countrymen-I
shall have the pleasure Of presenting TO you today
the foremost ruler on this earth. M king nor ear
nor emperor holds place with the president of the
American republic. The right of inheritance can
not confer, or bloody usurpaton win, cqua
honor to that which is his to whom by the peaceful
and unchallenseds utff g OF this people their high
est commissionhe most sacred polite nj trust that
could be contided TO mortal stewardship. lCheer
fhe pride and pless1re, sir turning to the pres
dent, with which we welcome you is emphasized
by the knowledge that you have held this high
commission with simple dignity and sincerity, and
stainless administration. Great cheering.
AZ TO TINS exposition, y is enough TO say, that
s5i b~is now pending for tits seasons cotton
which seventy days ago was growing on these fields
md has been since supplanted by these buildings.
This exposition represents the growth and asplra-
ton Of the Piedmont region. Crude II may ap-
pear ii bears evidence 10 rehabilitation without
parallel In our industrial history. Much sir, OF this
is due TO the confidence begotten by your election
and Justified by your administration. Prolonged
enc, rng.l
In welcoming YOU to the neopIe of the Piedmont
purpose can promise you privilege that even
president may esteem-that Of Looking into the
hces and hearing the cordial welcome of more
southerners than any living or dead has seen
assembled. iCheersI
My countrymen, present to you your president.
prolonged cheering
THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH.
President Cleveland spoke as follows:
When in 1915 a convention was held in Memphis,
in the state of Tennessee, having its object the
development of the resources OF the western and
southern States one of the greatest and most far
seeing statesmen of our country foreold the future
greatness and importance Of point in
E sh" called oo %ho not are from af The Sase Of
Decatur This place at that time was properly called
"a point" for Atlanta was then merely name given
to railroad ST on here, without the least prcten-
sion TO bein Il city or even village. IL was, |
think two years after this that the name adopt
ed by the little village of Narthasyillo when she
proudly received city charter.
Experiencing the incidents and trials which are
common to early municipal growth, IN 1861 she had
thundefs of war sounded all ABOUT her, ana II be-
sieged army occupied her streets and public places
Her buildings and her property were destroyed by
both armies the besicGed ana the beseger to such
an extent that when the inhabitants returned IN
December 1854, TO the city from which they had
been driven, they found their homes ruined and
burned and their city scene of ehaIred and desc
lateruns. So II may be truly said that the Atlanta
of to lay dates from 1865.
Iha,e recently seen most impressive dcmonsra.
lions of the industry and pens yerance Of ia people
| Of the United States In the creation Of busting and
cfii in lac
| which attend new settlements and the growth of
new cities; but it seems TO me that an element OF
| herGism Is added by people who can without de-
sIair the ruin of all their hands have wroug t.
who can begin again and build their waste places,
and in spite ofeyery discouragemcnt eynce deter
| mination to reach ther destiny lChecrs.l
IN twenty-five years the second Atlanta has been
built, larger more prosperous and iairer than the
| destroyed Atlanta. Her place, first among the
cities Of great state her increasing business gives
evidence Of the Industry and energy Of her PEOPLE
Wen may they may be proud Of the
glory Of their achievements be for them
alone. Everyone Of their counirymen may con-
graduate himself that all that has hero been done
is result Of American Industry ana American cour'
age and enterprise. lCheersl
There is, there should be, nothing IN the way Of
this cOngratulation; and any cltzcn who TO day
sees these additions 10 the growth aud progress Of
the nation, who does not feel in his heart and
proudly say Of the people who have restored At
iana, "rhese are my cOuntrygnen," iorges his lea
ty 10 American citizenship. Prolonged cheering J
Atlanta In her efforts towards n better condli m
of trade aud business, has not been selfish nor cir
cumscribed The cotton exposition OF 1851 ana the
commercial convention of 1885, both important
events, inauqratcd by her citizens ana he'd here,
were Of great direct advantage 10 large region Of
country and were Of great value 20 the entire ma
which are invited the people Of Georgia and neigh
boring states, to display their products aud their
manufactures, and TO give proof Of their resources
This occasion cannot but lead 10 the most linpOr
tant results Every man who attends II and Is Mt
ali concerned with what il here exhibited, viii re.
turn b. his home with new plans and new purposes
that must result IN his added prosperity The aggre
gate Of this VIII make rich and prosperous neigh
borhoods. It's contagion win make rich and pros
per Jus state. lCbeers.
We often hear Of states noted for the excellence Of
their products This Is not always the result Of
fertility or soil It's adaptRblity but II frequently
arises from the enterprise Of the people in innugur
aUng expeditions SUCH a. this where they can meet
and counsel together and learn Of each other
Georgia and the surrounding states still feel the
impulse Of the cotton expedition and the cOmnler-
clal convention, and trust and hope that this
position VIII be Of no less interest and value b. the
people and sections that have contributed ~ make
IL n success. Prolonged chccruNl
At the conclusion Of the presidents speech,
repeated calls were made for Governor Gordon.
IN response, the governor arose and proposed
"three cheers for Mrs. Cleveland, )" which were
given with Wild enthusiasm.
Mr.. Collier then announced that tho prcsi-
dent and his party would make tour Of the
buildiDVa and Mt 2 O'Clock Worild return To tho